City officials, students disagree about the effectiveness of Athens's face covering ordinance
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 28, 2021Police and city officials urge those with a face covering ordinance complaint to call APD’s non-emergency number.
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OU Ph.D. student Hakan Karaaytu sought political asylum after fleeing Turkey
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 27, 2021In the middle of a failed military coup in 2016, Karaaytu looked for political asylum in the U.S.
Weekender Briefs: View 'Women of Appalachia' art exhibition, learn flameworking basics
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 27, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike canceled, hikers press on
By Haley Swaino | Jan. 27, 2021Every January for the past 56 years, Hocking Hills State Park has hosted their annual Winter Hike.
Athens County Food Pantry takes its services on the road
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 25, 2021Families who can’t make it to ACFP’s typical location now have a chance to pick up food closer to their homes.
ARTS/West reopens for 2021 after community crusade
By Lily Roby | Jan. 25, 2021The community arts center finally reopened on Jan. 5, with a number of art classes and even a photo gallery planned for the public to visit this spring season.
City Council: City’s blight and condemnation process discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 25, 2021The director of Code Enforcement said properties with blight undergo a long process in order to see safety improvements.
OU’s Introduction to Pharmacy course faces COVID-19-related challenges
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 25, 2021Sarah Adkins and Mark McMills work to give their students the best learning experience possible in the Introduction to Pharmacy class. Due to pandemic-related challenges, this class is not offered by Ohio University this spring.
ARTS/West, Athens Community Center host Crafternoon for Kids
By Hannah Burkhart | Jan. 25, 2021On Monday, Jan. 25, Crafternoon students created fiber art snow yetis to celebrate snow season.
Coronavirus: Athens County surpasses 3,800 total cases
By Sophia Young | Jan. 24, 2021Athens County passes 3,800 coronavirus cases, vaccination is continuing to be ramped up.
OU’s 2021 Alternatives exhibition integrates text and image, reflects COVID-inspired creativity
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 21, 2021OU graduate students are carrying on a 41-year tradition, putting on the 2021 Alternatives exhibition from start to finish. The process was not easy however, as all aspects of the exhibition have been touched by the pandemic.
Athens Farmers Market hosts weekly Saturday events
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 20, 2021The Athens Farmers Market creates a COVID-19 friendly environment to sell local foods, like baked goods, produce, meats and more. All sales are home grown by people of Athens.
Local businesses adjust return policies due to COVID-19
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 20, 2021After facing a tough year due to COVID-19 guidelines, some local businesses are still adjusting their return policies.
Internet access to expand across Appalachia during the next 10 years
By Jillian Craig | Jan. 20, 2021The FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will help fund broadband expansion in Southeast Ohio.
Weekender Briefs: Attend OU’s MLK Jr.-inspired Trivia Night, learn ceramics basics at Hocking College
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 20, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
City Council: Vaccine distribution plans discussed, water shutoffs to begin
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 19, 2021The Family First Coronavirus Response Act will be extended to the end of the year for city employees.
Students, faculty adapt to virtual work environments for another semester
By Colleen McLafferty | Jan. 19, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many to adapt their workspaces.
Coronavirus vaccine distribution expands across Athens County
By Anna Millar | Jan. 18, 2021Ohio University is working with the Athens City-County Health Department to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
OU, Athens celebrate the work, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
By Kayla Bennett | Jan. 18, 2021With a week full of events, Ohio University and Athens are creating an atmosphere to understand activism and continue the journey of remembrance and acknowledgment.
Coronavirus: Several local pharmacies to begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations
By Nolan Simmons | Jan. 15, 2021Kroger Pharmacies, Shrivers Pharmacies and Hopewell Health Centers in Athens and Nelsonville will be able to vaccinate people in Phase 1B starting next week.
